Sunday, April 24, 2011

Lesson Eight: Social Class

Upper class makes up 1% of the U.S population. They are the wealthiest people in the class system and they possess most of the wealth in the country. This photo shows Kate in all her glory as an upper class citizen, dripping in diamons and designer clothing.
The middle class is made up of 30% of the U.S population and are considered "white collar" workers. This is my house in a nice, suburban, middle class neighborhood.

The lower class makes up 20% of the U.S population and consists of poor people who generally have a lower literacy compared to other social classes. This photo shows Kate; a poor, lower class citizen, begging for change.

Although slavery is seriously frowned upon, it still exists in our world today. It is the most extreme type of social stratification based on ownership over people. Sally has been enslaved by Kate (an upper class citizen) to do all of her house work and what ever else Kate asks of her. Here she is seen acting as Kate's "tea table"

The working class makes up 30% of the U.S population and are made up of service idustry workers. Here is a real estate company filled with workers who perform their jobs in cubicles.

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